EXHIBIT 16.1

                     [letterhead of McGladrey & Pullen, LLP]

August 4, 2008

Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, D.C. 20549

Commissioners:

We have read Comtex News Network,  Inc.'s statements included under Item 4.01 of
its Form 8-K  filed on  August  4,  2008,  and we  agree  with  such  statements
concerning our firm.


Very truly yours,

/s/ McGladrey & Pullen, LLP